Pirates' coach Ouaddou refuses to blame referee after MTN8 final defeat to Sundowns

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou praised referee Abongile Tom despite a disputed late penalty that sealed a 2-0 victory for Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final. Ouaddou chose not to criticize the refereeing decisions, instead highlighting Tom's experience in managing the game and calming tensions during the match. The controversial penalty awarded to Sundowns, converted by Iqraam Rayners, was a key moment, but Ouaddou stated it was not his place to comment on the officiating.